If you research when the best time to buy a home is, you’ll find tons of articles telling you why you have to buy in spring, or why there’s no better time than winter and so on and so forth. But in reality, each season offers its own unique buying benefits—including this summer!
If you’re gearing up to buy a new home around the Triangle, then there’s no better time than now to kickoff your search. Here are a few reasons why summertime is great for home-buyers.
You Could Get a Great Deal
In most real estate markets, spring is an active season for sellers and buyers. More homes go on the market, and they’re typically bought up faster than usual. As the transition into summer happens, the market slows down a little bit, but many of the spring homes are still up for sale.
If a seller has had their home on the market since spring and still hasn’t gotten any serious offers, then they’re probably itching to sell. You’ll likely see a few price drops—maybe even on properties that you’ve had your eye on. At the very least, you’ll have reasonable grounds for negotiation.
The Neighborhood’s at Its Best
With school out, temperatures up, and the sun shining, summer brings out a world of activity. You’ll get a better picture of what life is really like in a neighborhood as opposed to other seasons, since people will likely be out and about and taking advantage of any neighborhood amenities.
You’ll also get a more accurate picture of what your future home could be like. Does the landscaping need work? How much maintenance will the outdoors need? What’s the natural lighting like? All of these things will be in their prime during the summertime!
It’s Convenient Timing
If you’re moving with kids, then home shopping in the summer gives them the opportunity to take a look at potential properties with you. That way, you’ll know you have the approval of everyone before you start signing any paperwork—and you’ll have plenty of time to pack things up.
On the flip side, if the seller has kids, then they’re probably looking to move out before the next school year starts. You can use this to your advantage when it comes to negotiations.
There’s a Wide Inventory
Even if there aren’t quite as many homes being put up per week as the springtime, summer still offers a wide variety of options. Other seasons, like winter and fall, typically have small inventories, so it can take a while to find the right house for your wants and needs. But in the summertime, you’ll have the pick of the lot!
In fact, you can even use our specialized home search tool to find properties with the exact features, location, and price range that you’re looking for.
Ready to Start Your Search?
No matter what season it is, the Triangle is always full of standout properties. If you’re in the market to buy a home this summer, use our resources to explore the area, navigate the buying process, and narrow down your search.
Once you’re ready to schedule a few showings, just give us a call!